In order to apply, you should have an academic Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or another closely related field. An undergraduate degree programme with an applied emphasis (Dutch: HBO Bachelor) is not equivalent to an academic Bachelor’s degree. Please refer to all information on this page to determine whether you are eligible:

Basic requirements

All Psychology Master's candidates are expected to meet the following basic requirements:

≥5 EC Basic knowledge of Psychology

≥24 EC Methods and Statistics courses in Psychology or Social Sciences of which ≥21 EC on quantitative research

≥9 EC Empirical research project (demonstrating your writing & research skills) on a Psychological or related Social Science.

You will automatically meet the basic requirements if you will finish (or have already finished) a bachelor’s programme in

Psychology at a Dutch university

Hogeschool van Amsterdam Kwalificatieprogramma

Algemene Sociale Wetenschappen at the UvA

PPLE (majoring in Psychology) at the UvA

Bèta Gamma (majoring in Psychology) at the UvA

If you finish (or have already finished) Psychobiologie at the UvA you automatically meet basic requirement 1+2. Concerning basic requirement 3: you do not need to show you finished a 9 ec empirical research project, you only have to show the subject was related to Psychology.

Track-specific requirements

In order to apply for the Master's track Cultural Psychology, you should meet the following track-specific requirements in addition to the basic requirements:

Pre-Master's programme

In case you do not meet all the basic requirements for the track of you choice, you are not eligible for a pre-Master's programme.

In case you do not meet all the track-specific requirements for the track of your choice, you may be eligible for a pre-Master's programme.

Selection procedure

The Psychology Master’s is a selective programme. In case the number of candidates exceeds the number of places in the programme, students will be ranked based on their study results and motivation; admission will be decided by drawing lots for equally ranked candidates. Eligible students who are not alloted a place in the programme will be put on a waiting list in case a place becomes available later on.

Additional information

Information for applicants with a non-Dutch undergraduate degree

Information for HBO students

Before you can apply to the UvA, you will need to submit an enrolment application in Studielink. Studielink is the national online system for students who would like to pursue a degree programme at a Dutch university.

Check your DigiD (before starting in Studielink)

A DigiD (Digital Identification) is an online ID (username and password) that provides access to government administration websites.

Students who do not live in the Netherlands can use Studielink without a DigiD.

Students who currently live in the Netherlands will need their DigiD to use Studielink. We strongly recommend you to apply for your DigiD at least three weeks before registering in Studielink.

Choose your programme

When submitting your enrolment application, choose 'WO Master' Psychology. You will be able to choose the Master's track of your choice in step 4.

Read the step-by-step guide to Studielink

Before starting your enrolment application in Studielink, read the 'Step-by-step guide to Studielink'.

After submitting your enrolment application in Studielink, you will receive an email with your UvAnetID. Follow the instructions in the email to activate your ID as you will need it to complete your UvA application.

After you have registered in Studielink, you will receive an email (within a few days) from the Central Student Administration with a link to our online application system: MyInfo. This is where you will submit your application to the University of Amsterdam. During your application via MyInfo you will be asked to upload documents, see 6 ‘upload required documents’.

In MyInfo you will be asked to upload certain documents, including your academic transcripts, grading scheme, copies of your academic diplomas, cv, copy of your passport, English language proficiency test score and course descriptions from the course catalogue provided by your university. Not all students have to upload all documents.

Proof of Qualification

In order to demonstrate your knowledge of the basic and track-specific requirements, you need to fill out and upload your proofs of qualification (PoQ) for both the basic and the track-specific requirements. Refer to section 2: Entry requirements and list your corresponding courses in the PoQ templates.

Please use our template to fill out your statement of motivation. No other formats are accepted. Make sure you substantiate your motivation for the particular track you’re applying for (avoid generalities).

Should you get admitted to the programme, you will be asked to accept or decline the offer before a certain deadline. It is important to inform us about your decision so we can approach waitlisted candidates.

If you are an international student, you will be informed about housing opportunities and visa/residence permit procedures (if applicable), after you have been admitted.
Please click on the links to read information about visa or residence permit, insurance and housing.

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